Ten years ago, passive income was associated only with bank deposits, dividend stocks, or real estate. Today, more and more people are talking about cryptocurrency and DeFi (Decentralized Finance).

Why is this happening?

Bank deposits no longer bring real profit — average rates are below inflation.
Stocks and bonds remain popular but require significant capital and deep market knowledge.
Real estate is not accessible to everyone and involves additional risks.

At the same time, the crypto market offers opportunities to earn from 10% to hundreds of percent annually — without active trading. In 2025, more people than ever choose DeFi to let their money work 24/7.

👉 In this article, we’ll break down 5 of the most popular ways to earn passive income in cryptocurrency and explain how Super makes them accessible to everyone.

1. Staking

What is staking in simple terms?

Staking is the process of locking tokens in a blockchain network that operates on Proof-of-Stake (PoS) or its variations. Essentially, you “freeze” your crypto to help secure and support the network — and earn rewards in return.

Real-world analogy:
You put money in a bank deposit and earn interest. With staking, instead of a bank you have a blockchain, and instead of a deposit you interact with a smart contract that pays rewards in crypto.

How does it work?

You choose a token (ETH, TON, ATOM, etc.).
Lock it in a validator or smart contract.
Receive fixed or variable APR rewards.

Yields on Super

TON — up to 22% APR.
ATOM — fixed 22% APR.
ETH and derivatives (stETH, cbETH, rETH) — 3–8% APR.

Pros

Simple, easy-to-understand tool.
Perfect for beginners.
Requires no constant monitoring.

Cons

Returns depend on token performance.
Token price may drop despite staking rewards.

👉 On Super, staking is straightforward: pick a token, stake it, and start earning.

2. Restaking

What is it?

Restaking allows you to reuse already staked assets to earn extra yield.

Example:

You stake ETH and receive stETH.
You can then use stETH in DeFi protocols to earn additional income.

Why is it profitable?

You continue to receive the base staking yield and at the same time leverage the asset to participate in other strategies.

Pros

Boosts returns 1.5–2x.
Combines staking with DeFi opportunities.

Cons

Higher risks (smart contract exposure).
Better suited for advanced users.

👉 Super integrates restaking solutions with automated optimization, so users earn maximum returns with minimal effort.

3. Liquidity Pools

What is it?

Liquidity pools power decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Normally, users must deposit two tokens in equal proportion (e.g., ETH and USDT) to participate.

👉 On Super, it’s much easier:

You only need to deposit one token.
The second token is automatically added by the platform.
You instantly receive a share in the pool and start earning trading fees and protocol rewards.

Yields

Up to 48% APR, depending on the tokens.

Main risk — impermanent loss

This occurs when the prices of tokens in a pair change at different rates, reducing your overall returns.

👉 Super solves this with automatic pool rebalancing, which significantly reduces impermanent loss risk.

Pros

Deposit only one token.
High yields.
Asset diversification.

Cons

Impermanent loss risk (minimized on Super).
More complex than staking.

4. Yield Farming

How it works

Yield farming is the practice of maximizing returns by moving assets between different DeFi protocols. Users “farm” yield by placing tokens into pools, receiving LP tokens, and then deploying those LP tokens elsewhere for additional profit.

Example:

Deposit USDT into a liquidity pool.
Receive LP tokens.
Stake those LP tokens in another protocol for higher rewards.

Yields

Can reach hundreds of percent APR.
Highly dependent on market conditions and chosen strategies.

Pros

Highest earning potential.
Flexible combinations across protocols.

Cons

Requires time and expertise.
Involves higher risks.

👉 On Super, yield farming is fully automated: the platform’s algorithms choose the best strategies, so you just click once to start.

5. DeFi Strategies

What are they?

DeFi strategies are complex, automated portfolios that combine staking, liquidity pools, and yield farming into a single product.

How it works

You choose a strategy.
The algorithm allocates your tokens across several instruments.
Automatic rebalancing optimizes your portfolio over time.
Example

You deposit USDT → part goes into staking, part into liquidity pools, and part into farming. All work together to generate combined yield.

Pros

Full automation.
Diversification.
Higher returns.

Cons

More complex mechanisms (important to trust the platform).

👉 On Super, dozens of strategies are available, tailored for both beginners and advanced investors.

📊 Comparison of Passive Income Methods

MethodYield (APR)RisksBest ForStaking3–22%Token price volatilityBeginnersRestaking10–30%+Smart contract riskAdvancedLiquidity PoolsUp to 48%Impermanent lossIntermediateYield Farming20–150%+High risksExperiencedDeFi Strategies15–356%Strategy complexityAll users

💡 Tips for Beginners

Start with staking — it’s the safest and simplest option.
Use stablecoins (USDT, USDC) to avoid volatility risk.
Don’t put everything in one token — diversify your portfolio.
Choose audited platforms — Super has been audited by CertiK, Assure DeFi, and Cyberscope.
Think long-term — compound interest in DeFi can multiply your returns.

Conclusion

In 2025, passive income in crypto is no longer a myth — it’s a practical reality.

Staking is perfect for beginners.
Restaking unlocks additional yield.
Liquidity pools on Super allow participation with just one token.
Yield farming provides the highest APRs.
DeFi strategies combine all tools into one solution.

👉 Super makes these tools accessible to everyone:

Over 150+ tokens for staking and liquidity pools.
Automated strategy optimization.
Full decentralization and security.
Simple, user-friendly interface.

Super is the new standard of passive income in crypto.